C.J. McCollum Plays Adaquetely on Sunday

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum didn't get stats that he normally accumulates in the Sunday night game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. McCollum scored 18 points, going 7-for-15 from the field, with three of those made shots coming from downtown. This was his first game since Nov. 22 without an assist and was also […]

Damian Lillard Has a Solid Game

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard put up some solid stats on Sunday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Lillard scored 21 points, shooting 7-for-14 from the floor, and also going 5-for-6 from the free throw line. Dame's stat line included eight assists and six rebounds as well. Since he came back from briefly appearing […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/14/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Hopefully, everyone is having a fantastic weekend. With NFL playoffs taking center stage, the NBA still has four games to satisfy your DFS cravings. Below you will find our daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel on 1/14/18. These DFS lineup picks can vary from higher-priced players and elite options, to lower-priced players and value picks on FanDuel. You […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/14/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome back, RotoBallers. As the league gears up for a fully loaded slate on Martin Luther King Day, we only have four total games Sunday. There is an early two-game slate and late two-game slate. Below you will find my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 1/14/18. I'll provide my favorite players at each position […]

Evan Turner is Questionable on Friday

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Evan Turner (illness) is questionable to play against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. Turner scored 18 points in 32 minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Houston Rockets. If Turner can't play on Friday, Maurice Harkless and Pat Connaughton could see increased minutes on the wing. Head coach Terry Stotts may […]

Damian Lillard Expects to Play Friday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (calf) is expected to play against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. Lillard had 29 points, eight assists, five rebounds, two steals and one triple in 32 minutes when he returned to action on Wednesday. He hasn't suffered any setbacks and should be penciled into all lineups going […]

Fantasy Basketball: A Deep Dive into Three Interesting NBA Stat Lines

We’re past the halfway mark of the season, and it’s about time to start looking at some numbers, both good and bad, that define what has been a frenetic first half of the NBA season. It’s important to realize that certain stats take a very long time to normalize, and small sample size can still […]

NBA Injuries and Who Can Benefit Instead (Week 13)

Just how frustrated are we with injuries in the NBA this season? It seems as if Player X returns, Player B gets injured. The injury bug has been real this season, and it's like a plague that continues to spread across the league. Understanding the injury landscape is key in all forms of fantasy basketball. […]

Damian Lillard Will Play, Most Likely On A Minutes Limit

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (calf) will return to the lineup Wednesday night against the Houston Rockets after missing the past two games with a calf strain. Head coach Terry Stotts mentioned Lillard would "probably" be on a minutes limit, but an exact number is not known at this time. With Lillard's return, […]

Damian Lillard Questionable on Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (calf) is listed as questionable to play against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Lillard believes his injury is day-to-day but doesn't want to give a timetable for his return. He said his strained calf felt "really good" on Tuesday, but this is shaping up as a game-time decision […]

C.J. McCollum Has a Masterful Performance

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum balled out on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. McCollum scored 27 points, shooting 11-for-19 from the field. and hit all four free throw attempts. McCollum also finished with seven assists and three boards to fill out the stat sheet. This was McCollum's fourth straight game shooting […]

Jusuf Nurkic Shines on Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic had a strong performance Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nurkic scored 20 points, going 8-for-15 from the floor and hiting 4-of-5 from the free thrown line in addition to eight rebounds. Nurkic has been shooting the ball better as of late, shooting 54 percent over the past […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/9/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It's a small slate as usual this Tuesday, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty to discuss. Based on early injury news, Shabazz Napier is an easy option to lock in at point guard. From there, a decision has to be made on Russell Westbrook. I lean away from playing him based on his price, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/9/18): NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome back, RotoBallers. Hopefully you enjoyed your last bit of college football last night, and maybe you won some money in NBA DFS too. If not, let's get you back on the right track. We're a little shorthanded with just four games this Tuesday, but there should be some interesting plays regardless. Below you will find […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/5/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

You know what we deserve after a two game slate? Double digit games and good matchups. Tonight, we're getting both as there are 10 games across the Association. As usual, tip (and thus, FanDuel lock) is at 7pm EST. Two-thirds of the games are taking place in the Eastern or Central time zones, meaning we […]

NBA Heat Check: Surging Players in Week 12

Hey folks, this is your weekly heat check—here to warm you up from this cold winter weather. The Christmas games are festive fun and the new year brings new extraordinary performances. We saw some scintillating games throughout the week that we’ll try to break down for you. We’ll look at some surging players and make […]

NBA Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 12

Welcome to our Week 12 waiver wire rankings for all of you fantasy basketball owners. There's always an opportunity on the waiver wire for your fantasy basketball teams. Consider this your weekly quick-hit list of 10 players to consider off the waiver wire. Keep an eye out for more in-depth waiver wire analysis and columns […]

Buy, Sell or Hold: Dario Saric and Eric Gordon?

Hello our dear readers and welcome to our Week 12 fantasy basketball buy low and sell high column here at RotoBaller. Today, we are looking at a young guy who is at the top of his game at the moment. He's had some luck with his teammates being injured and playing some of his best ball so far […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/3/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We've got a massive slate on Wednesday that nicely contrasts the Tuesday slate that featured only five games. That said, there are surprisingly few elite options in desirable spots. Russell Westbrook has looked more like he did last season, but the Lakers are more vulnerable against wings. LeBron James has been amazing all season but […]

C.J. McCollum Has An Average Performance

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum produced numbers extremely similar to the numbers being averaged all season Tuesday night. McCollum scored 19 points on 8-for-17 shooting, with three of those made shots coming from downtown. McCollum also pulled down five boards and dished out four assists as well in the game. McCollum for the […]

Damian Lillard Returns From Injury

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard may have missed the previous five games due to injury, but he had a solid game back Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Lillard scored 25 points, shooting 8-for-15 from the floor, with six of those made shots coming from three-point range. Lillard also chipped in with six assists […]

Jusuf Nurkic Has A Solid Game

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic had a very solid scoring game Tuesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Nurkic scored 23 points, going 10-for-12 from the field. Nurkic also chipped in with seven boards and four assists to round out the game. This was Nurkic's best shooting performance of the season and far higher than […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/2/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Christmas changed the usual pattern of the NBA schedule and as a result there was a relatively large Tuesday slate last week. However, things return to normal this week with a very small five game slate. To make things worse, rotation questions also litter the small slate. Normal headaches such as the Kings, Spurs, and […]

DraftKings NBA DFS (1/2/18): Lineup Picks, Sleepers and Advice

It's officially 2018, and I wish I could say that Tuesday's NBA DFS slate will be a little more full than Monday's, but we only have five games. Even still, five is better than three or two (which we have coming up on Thursday... ugh), so we can't complain. Let's help you build that bankroll up […]

Damian Lillard to Play on Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (hamstring) will make his return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Lillard has missed the past five games as a result of the ailment, but flirted with the possibility of playing after being designated as a game-time decision in several of those absences. Whether or not […]

NBA Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 12 and Buy/Sell

Cheers to 2018, and here's hoping good fortune for every fantasy owner out there the rest of the way. The fantasy basketball season has been flying by, and it is crucial you find solutions if you are still still facing struggles. Our staff at RotoBaller has great insight and daily columns how to improve your […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (1/1/18): NBA DFS Advice

The NBA features a four game slate to keep you entertained while you recover from New Year's Eve festivities. Plenty of solid options on Monday to help you get the year started off on the right foot and more importantly, in the money. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/1/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy New Year, Rotoballers! We made it to 2018. Yay for us. The NBA is giving us just a four game slate to work with tonight, but that's okay as we're likely to be a little distracted today by incredible college football games and good food. I do appreciate the NBA knocking tip off back […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/30/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

In the seven games being played tonight, most feature some of the league's more susceptible defenses. The Pelicans, Hawks, Cavaliers, Nuggets, and Magic rank among the bottom 10 when it comes to Defensive Rating. It doesn't mean they will get dominated tonight, it just means that those teams have significant weakspots on defense that can […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (12/30/17): NBA DFS Advice

We have a nice 7 game NBA slate to start our weekend, and there are some very interesting options across the board. There are a number of injuries going around, so this should open up some value plays once we get the starting lineups. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball […]